2008 SUMMER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Over 50 FREE nights of Entertainment Under the Stars

> JUNE     > JULY     > AUGUST    > PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION

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JUNE

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

22         7pm

Opening Night: Russian American Kids Circus

This blend of circus arts, theater, dance, music and comedy gives birth to an entirely new genre of entertainment experience.  S 

23

DARK

24          8pm

The Merwin Mountain Band

They perform with spot-on harmonies and finely crafted melody lines that raise every song to new levels of enjoyment.  X

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

25           7pm

The Hall Family

Everyone's favorite musical group returns for the 17th year.  S 

*Pre-show festivities begin at 6:30. 

Sponsor: Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation

26          8pm

Westport Community Band

Our town's own talented musicians continue a proud Pavilion tradition.  S

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

27         8pm

New York City Swing

The charismatic group has performed at Inaugural Balls, Grammy parties and on Network TV.  S   

Dance lesson 7:15.

Sponsor: Weston Capital Management LLC

28             8pm

Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams

“Imbued with the mystical stirrings and idealism of the 60’s” – NY Times.  X

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

29         7pm

Incendio

Their smooth jazz and floor-pounding rhythms of nuevo flamenco are generating a national buzz.  S  

Sponsor: HSBC Premier

30

DARK

Rain Location & General Information:

Rain Location codes: “S” for Saugatuck School, 170 Riverside Avenue, “T” for Toquet Hall, 58 Post Road East, or “X” for No Rain Location.

For updates, visit our website at levittpavilion.com

or call the Concert Hot Line: 203.221-2153.

Programs, artists and schedule subject to change.

JULY

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1          8pm

Jim Spinnato: Comedy Hypnosis Show

Become the star of his hilarious demonstration of magic, mentalism and mayhem.  S

2          7pm

Magic of Lyn

Lyn reappears to dazzle us with incredible eye-popping, jaw-dropping

magical tricks. 

Update:  This performance will be moved to Saugatuck School.

Sponsor: Westport Young Woman’s League

3          8pm

No Performance

Enjoy the P.A.L. fireworks at Compo Beach.

4            8pm

Christopher Robin Band

Bluegrass and classic rock; “Christopher’s got a lot of talent” – Willie Nelson.  X 

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

5             8pm

The Nields

The darlings of the coffeehouse/festival scene and their band with  tunes ranging from kicking to heartbreaking.  X 

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

6         7pm

Galvanized Jazz Band

Once again, voted “The state’s premier swing and jazz band” – Connecticut Magazine.  S 

Sponsor: CT Commission on Culture & Tourism

7

DARK

8         8pm

Moxie

New arrangements of great popular swing tunes showcase three-part vocal harmony and jazz rhythm section.  S

Sponsor: CT Commission on Culture & Tourism

9          7pm

SteveSongs

Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner!  The LA Times applauds Steve’s “gentle humor and creative songs.” S

Sponsor: Westport Young Woman’s League

10          8pm

A Klezmer Bash!

Flute, fiddle and special friends join together for a vibrant

evening of traditional song and dance.   S

Sponsor: HSBC Premier

11         8pm

Eight to the Bar

New England’s premier swing group and “Best Dance Band 2007” – Connecticut Magazine.  S

Dance lesson 7:15.

Sponsor: Weston Capital Management LLC

12            8pm

Aztec Two-Step

Dazzling acoustic guitars and inspiring harmonies - “James Taylor meets Simon & Garfunkel” – Boston Globe.  S

Sponsor: Evi Allen Special Program Fund

13        7pm

Navy Band Northeast

This 16-piece military band returns with music from the big band era to the present.  S 

Host: VFW Post 399

14

DARK

15         8pm

Treehouse Comedy Club I

Sit down for stand-ups as 3 comic cut-ups deliver a night of laughs (PG-13).  S 

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

16         7pm

Bounce, Ooo La La & Daniel

A smorgasbord of juggling, unicycling, music, mime and silly tricks.  S

Sponsor: Westport Young Woman’s League

17         8pm

Westchester Chordsmen

50-person barbershop chorus plus doo-wop, gospel, contemporary and Broadway show tunes.  S

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

18      7:15pm*

Irish House Party

A grand tradition: The Gaelic-American Glee Club, bagpipes, step-dancers and guest stars.  S 

*Note early start time.

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

19            8pm

VooDoo Carnival

A classic rock and blues band, voted “Best of the Gold Coast CT” by Moffly Magazines.  X

Sponsor: Downtown Merchants Association

20         7pm

Bob Lasprogato & Uptown Jazz

For listening or dancing, smooth sounds for a hot summer night.  S

Sponsor: Connecticut Light & Power

21

DARK

22         8pm

Atwater-Donnelly Band

A unique and thrilling blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance.  S  

23         7pm

Jon Gailmor

The award-winning folk-singer is “Better than Bob Dylan, because I can understand what he is saying” – Silas, Age 5, Newtown, CT.  S

Sponsor: Westport Young Woman’s League

24         8pm

Joe Carter Brazilian Jazz Quintet

Brazilian jazz, refined and elegant is the intense underlying pulse of these internationally acclaimed artists.  S

Sponsor: HSBC Premier

25         8pm

DNR

Fairfield County's all-physician rock’n’roll band plays an excellent mix of danceable music.  S 

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

26            8pm

Heather Hardy & the Lil’Mama Band

Her beautiful voice and 5-string electric violin become one with the music; blues influenced by jazz and rock.  S

Sponsor: Eze Castle Integration, Inc.

27          7pm*

Mikata Salsa

Music and dance from West Africa to the Caribbean and Brazil” – NY Times.  S  Dance lesson 6:15. 

Sponsor: Weston Capital Management LLC & CT Commission on Culture & Tourism

*Enjoy a brief pre-concert preview of the Music & Arts Center for Humanity Mach Camp's Summer Program.

28

DARK

29         8pm

Abaca Duo

“Their blend of classical and popular music is a model of professionalism, superb artistry and excellent taste” - Newport Music Festival.  S

30         7pm

Hot Peas ‘N Butter

Featured on Nickelodeon and Sirius Satellite Radio’s “Kids Stuff,” this unique musical group is simply irresistible! S

Sponsor: Melissa & Doug®

31         9pm

An Evening with Michael McDonald

The legendary rock star in a special ticketed performance to benefit the Pavilion.  Charge tickets online or call: 226-7600. 

Rain Location & General Information:

Rain Location codes: “S” for Saugatuck School, 170 Riverside Avenue, “T” for Toquet Hall, 58 Post Road East, or “X” for No Rain Location.

For updates, visit our website at levittpavilion.com

or call the Concert Hot Line: 203.221-2153.

Programs, artists and schedule subject to change.

AUGUST

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1         8pm

Scratch

A wide selection of dynamic rock’n’roll songs – current hits to old favorites.  X

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

2            8pm

Old School Music’s Female Vocal Review

Geared for listening; enjoy a supper club vibe and a variety of top talent in one action-packed show.  S   

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

3         7pm

John Jorgenson Quintet

“The astonishing guitarist conducts a master class in gypsy jazz” – Washington Post.  S 

Sponsor: Shepard Insurance Group

4        8:30pm

Juno (PG 13)

An Oscar winning comedy-drama about an unconventional 16-year old

and her unplanned pregnancy.  T 

Sponsor: Westport Youth Commission/

Toquet Hall

5         8pm

Treehouse Comedy Club II

3 more comedians and an encore laugh night (PG-13).  S

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

6         7pm

Milkshake

Great rock music for kids (and parents); influenced by Lennon-McCartney to the White Stripes.  S 

Sponsor: Melissa & Doug®

7          8pm

Rob Carlson & Modern Man

Bridging the gap between the 3 Tenors and the 3 Stooges, this trio never met a punch-line they did not like.  S

8         8pm

Mill River Band

Experience a unique blend of acoustic rock, country blues and western swing.  X    

Sponsor: Weisbach Greenfield Felderman Katz & Fierro, LLP

9             8pm

Mary Lamont Band

“The Queen of Long Island Country…she will knock you off your seat” - Newsday.  S    

Dance lesson 7:15.   

Sponsor: Weston Capital Management LLC

10         7pm

Lao Tizer Band

Fresh from the City of Angels, Tizer is a torchbearer for a new generation of contemporary jazz.  S

Sponsor: Country Living Associates

11        8:30pm

Across the Universe (PG 13)

Set in the Vietnam area, this Academy-Award nominated film pairs original music with over 30 Beatles hits.  T

Sponsor: Westport Youth Commission/

Toquet Hall

12         8pm

Doc Wallace Trio

The first American band to tour the former Soviet Union plays a dazzling

mix of jazz, blues, rock’n’roll and Cajun.  S

13         7pm

Papillion

An engaging and energetic celebration of Cajun, Zydeco and Mardi Gras music.  Some pirate songs for good measure!  S

Sponsor: Melissa & Doug®

14         8pm

Power of Love

Not one or two, but three divas and an evening of love songs – from folk to standards and show tunes.  S

Sponsor: HSBC Premier

15         8pm

Early Clover

A charismatic singer and stirring renditions of Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding and Sam Cooke classics.  S

Sponsor: Evi Allen Special Program Fund

16             8pm

The Blues Busters

They rock - a serious jam band using the soul of the blues as a vehicle.  American music!  X

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

17         7pm

Chris Coogan Jazz Quintet

Live and swinging with classics like Little Liza Jane, Norwegian Wood, and Georgia, as well as new originals.  S

Sponsor: JRS Financial Services, LLC

18        8:30pm

Cloverfield (PG 13)

In this horror film, 5 young adults document a monster-attack in NYC with a hand-held camera.  T

Sponsor: Westport Youth Commission/

Toquet Hall

19         8pm

Connecticut Ballet

Beautifully trained dancers in a program of classical and contemporary ballet.  S 

Sponsor: CT Commission on Culture & Tourism

20          7pm

Dirty Sock Funtime Band

Voted Best Kids Band 2008 by Time Out NY Kids!  S

Sponsor: Melissa & Doug®

21         8pm

Jodi Keogan & Company

The joyous ensemble performs everyone’s favorite arias and show tunes.  S 

22         8pm

Celebration

One of the metropolitan area’s premier party bands, they play with energy, elegance and style.  X

Sponsor: Parks & Recreation

23            8pm

Dave Mason Band

The rock’n’roll Hall of Famer in a special performance to benefit the Pavilion.  Charge tickets online or call: 226-7600. 

24         7pm

Fairfield Counts

Enjoy swing and the big band sound with these popular area favorites.    Please bring canned goods for the Woman’s Club Food Closet.  S       

Sponsor: Westport Rotary

26         8:30pm

The Office (PG 13)

Enjoy a marathon of the first 2 seasons of this Emmy Award-winning comedy sitcom starring Steve Carell.  T

Sponsor: Westport Youth Commission/

Toquet Hall

Rain Location & General Information:

Rain Location codes: “S” for Saugatuck School, 170 Riverside Avenue, “T” for Toquet Hall, 58 Post Road East, or “X” for No Rain Location.

For updates, visit our website at levittpavilion.com

or call the Concert Hot Line: 203.221-2153.

Programs, artists and schedule subject to change.